Not for Profit Audit Director

Overview

In this Not for Profit Audit Director role you will lead a substantial portfolio of charity and not-for-profit audits, acting as a trusted adviser to trustees and senior leaders. You’ll oversee planning, delivery and quality across the portfolio while providing technical expertise on charity accounting. You’ll develop and mentor audit staff, seek opportunities to grow the not-for-profit offering, and drive business development with cross-functional partners. This position combines leadership with a supportive culture and strong work-life balance in a growing firm.

Pay / Benefits

• salary £85,000-£150,000 DOE
• flexible and hybrid working
• genuine work life balance
• clear progression opportunities
• modern, supportive and people-focused culture
• exposure to a varied client base

Responsibilities

• Lead a substantial portfolio of charity, academy and not-for-profit audit clients
• Act as trusted adviser to trustees, finance directors, CEOs and governing bodies
• Oversee audit planning, delivery, and quality control across the portfolio
• Provide technical expertise on charity accounting and audit matters
• Support and develop managers and senior audit team members
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand the not-for-profit offering
• Play an active role in business development, networking, and client relationship management
• Collaborate with partners to drive growth of the service line

Key requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Extensive experience managing and leading charity/not-for-profit audits in practice
• Hold Responsible Individual status or working towards obtaining it
• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting regulations and auditing standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Seeking a senior leadership position in a collaborative, forward-thinking firm

• leadership
• communication
• relationship management
• charity accounting regulations
• auditing standards
• audit planning and quality control

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